Monthly Archives: April 2026
Despite stronger US Dollar, Canadian Dollar stays firm, with buoyant risk appetite and record S&P 500 supporting it
Written on April 23, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
Canadian Dollar held steady despite stronger USD, supported by risk sentiment; USD/CAD rose slightly but bearish.
After earnings, ServiceNow shares drop 10% early; EPS matches $0.97; revenue reaches $3.77bn, beating expectations
Written on April 23, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
ServiceNow slid 10% after earnings; guidance warned of margin pressure. Analysts await $71–$68 support zone.
AUD/USD slips to 0.7140, down 0.27%, as US-Iran tensions dampen sentiment despite stronger Australian PMI
Written on April 23, 2026 at 5:19 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD dipped to 0.7140 as Iran tensions hurt risk sentiment, despite stronger Australian PMI data.
The Department of Labor said US unemployment claims reached 214K, above forecasts, after upward revisions
Written on April 23, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
US jobless claims rose to 214,000; insured unemployment hit 1.821 million; dollar gained as markets watched Iran, oil.
Continuing jobless claims in the United States totalled 1.821 million, slightly exceeding the 1.82 million forecast
Written on April 23, 2026 at 4:49 pm, by josephine
US continuing jobless claims hit 1.821 million in week ending April 10, about 1,000 above forecast.
Canada’s March Raw Material Price Index reached 12%, beating expectations of 9.3% by economists
Written on April 23, 2026 at 4:22 pm, by josephine
Canada’s Raw Materials Price Index rose 12% in March, beating the 9.3% forecast by 2.7 points.
On 17 April, US initial jobless claims exceeded forecasts, reaching 214K versus the expected 212K
Written on April 23, 2026 at 4:19 pm, by josephine
US initial jobless claims totaled 214,000 for week ending April 17, slightly above the 212,000 forecast.
BNY’s Bob Savage says the IEA warns Iran conflict and Hormuz closure curb oil flows, jolting markets
Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:53 pm, by josephine
IEA warns historic energy security threat as Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz, cutting flows, spiking spreads, risking shortages.
Souring sentiment drives EUR lower versus USD for a third straight session, slipping beneath 1.1700
Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:49 pm, by josephine
Euro hits 1.1680 as weak eurozone PMIs and Iran tensions boost dollar; support 1.1643, resistance 1.1720.
Following stronger-than-expected UK activity figures, GBP/USD steadies near 1.3500, recovering earlier losses while unchanged
Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:22 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steadied near 1.3500 as upbeat UK PMI data lifted the pair, despite bearish technical signals.
